When Families Speak Out Against a TV Show

The menéndez brothers, Erik and Lyle, have been locked up for 35 years for the murder of their parents. Recently, a Netflix series, "Monsters," showed a fictionalized account of their lives and the events leading up to the murder. However, the men's family thinks the show is deeply flawed. In a letter signed by 24 extended family members, they expressed their support for Erik and Lyle and criticized the show for its negative portrayal of the brothers. The letter claims that the show relies on outdated information and ignores recent developments in the case. The family members also feel that the show is too focused on the brothers' troubled home life and doesn't provide a balanced view of their lives. Many of the family members have spoken out against the show, saying it's unfair and inaccurate.

The brothers' family members are also upset because they feel like the show doesn't take into account the trauma they suffered at the hands of their father. They claim that José Menendez, the father, was emotionally and physically abusive, and that this abuse had a profound impact on his sons. In response to the show, Erik's wife Tammi Menendez posted a letter on social media from Erik's aunt Joan VanderMolen. The letter expresses the family's support for Erik and Lyle and encourages people to consider the impact of the show on the brothers. VanderMolen also criticized the show for its negative portrayal of the brothers and its failure to provide a balanced view of their lives. Despite the controversy surrounding the show, the Netflix series has been a huge success. It has been viewed by over 12 million people in its opening weekend, making it one of the most-watched Netflix shows of all time.

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